Oklahoma State Fair tickets go on sale Tuesday: Here are 5 things to look forward to at the fair
As hard as it is to imagine in the middle of a triple-digit heat wave, the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair is less than two months away.
One of the state's largest annual events, the Oklahoma State Fair is planned for Sept. 15-25 at the OKC Fairgrounds.
Fair tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with advance outside gate admission available through Sept. 14 at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, at okstatefair.com or by calling 405-948-6800.
Prices for advance outside gate admission are the same as last year: $8 for adults and children 12 and older; $4 for children 6 to 11; and free for children 5 and younger. Season passes are $25.
Here are five favorite Oklahoma State Fair attractions to look forward to this year:
1. Xtreme Bulls & Broncs returns
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's Xtreme Bulls & Broncs was one of the few marquee events that didn't return in 2021 when the fair made its COVID-19 comeback.
But the annual favorite — which combines pro rodeo action and concerts featuring top country music acts — is back for 2022, bringing brawny bulls, spirited broncs, daring cowboys and chart-topping stars to State Fair Arena during the event's second weekend.
"Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" hitmaker Trace Adkins will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 after the bucking stops, while "Buy Me a Boat" singer-songwriter Chris Janson will play at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24.
Also on sale Tuesday, tickets are $45 for box seats, $38 for adults and children 12 and older in the upper level and $30 for children 2 to 11 in the upper level. Seats are required for attendees 2 and older.
Tickets purchased by Sept. 14 include outside gate admission to the fair.
2. Disney on Ice takes a 'Road Trip'
An Oklahoma State Fair staple for more than three decades, Disney on Ice skates back into State Fair Arena Sept. 15-19 with the promise of "Road Trip Adventures."
The show will sweep attendees off to the sunny island of Motunui with Moana, the African Pride Lands with Simba and a larger-than-life carnival with Woody and Forky.
Tickets for "Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures" go on sale to the public Tuesday and start at $20. They include outside gate admission if purchased by Sept. 14.
3. Carnival promises thrills
Speaking of carnivals, fans of high-flying and high-speed rides are sure to find their kind of fun at the fair.
From Tuesday through Sept. 14, thrill-seekers can save up to $20 when they purchase advance unlimited carnival ride armbands.
Armbands are $20 for fairgoers who attend Monday-Thursday and $30 for Friday-Sunday fair dates when bought in advance.
4. Free concerts include Tracy Lawrence, Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult
Country music stars, classic rock acts and an Elvis Presley tribute are on the schedule for the fair's annual free concert series on the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage.
Celebrating his 30th anniversary in country music, hitmaker Tracy Lawrence will kick off the nightly shows on Sept. 15. The shows are free with paid outside gate admission.
The concerts continue with:
Georgia singer, songwriter and rapper Colt Ford on Sept. 16;
"Slow Ride" rockers Foghat on Sept. 17;
Resurrection — A Journey Tribute on Sept. 18;
Christian country trio Cain on Sept. 19;
"Crimson and Clover" performers Tommy James and the Shondells on Sept. 20;
Shawn Klush's Elvis tribute on Sept. 21;
"American Idol" Season 19 alumnus Alex Miller and country band King Calaway on Sept. 22;
R&B group Midnight Star on Sept. 23;
"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" rockers Blue Oyster Cult on Sept. 24; and
El Paso, Texas, Norteno band La Zenda Nortena on Sept. 25.
5. Livestock shows spotlight champion animals
It wouldn't be the fair without the livestock competitions.
This year, champions will be selected in an array of contests, from llamas and alpacas to Brahman cattle and miniature silky fainting goats.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma State Fair favorites to look for as tickets go on sale
